Manual vs Auto

[sihotan]

i would prefer to have a sequential sportshift like in the preludes + go up a gear - go down a gear. my buddies got one in his BMW 330 and it's sweet !!!!! i myself have a auto and i do switch in between 4th and 3rd gear when i drive. especially when going up hills. it's fast enough for me.

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[wzcb08]

You know according to statistics in car manufacturing, about 80% of the cars produced in the USA were automatics, seems to be the choice of the public. Obviously the sports car market dominates the Manuel trannies for obvious reasons....

[fine02civicgurl]

automatic- for 1, i got the car when i was 17, and i had no clue how to drive a stick. (and still dont, i might add). 2- i always have a phone to my ear, or a cd in one hand, etc, so i wouldnt get a manual just for that reason... because it's dangerous for me and other people on the road if im not paying attention to shifting.... manuals are pretty fun though, but i would hate always having to shift. im lazy! woohooo

[reytito]

aren't autos somewhat better for spraying and boosting though? just throwing that out there for further discussion...

[GunnerX17]

After driving my brother's 6speed supra and my auto supra, i'd have to go with the 6speed. First off, the 6speed tranny seems to transfer more power to the ground than the auto in mid to top-end performance. And of course, it's more engaging to drive. The only downside is that auto supras can outlaunch a 6speed pretty well. I don't know if this holds true with civics as well.

Manual: More control overall = better road racing capabilities, funner to drive (IMO), and slightly more powerful.
Auto: Good for dragging = quicker launches (for supras), maintains boost at shift points, ideal for lazy drivers jk

Rock on!
-Jacob

[Hondasport2k3]

Originally posted by sihotan
i would prefer to have a sequential sportshift like in the preludes
+ go up a gear
- go down a gear.

my buddies got one in his BMW 330 and it's sweet !!!!!

i myself have a auto and i do switch in between 4th and 3rd gear when i drive. especially when going up hills. it's fast enough for me.

preludes have sequential gear? like those in M3s?

[sihotan]

Originally posted by Hondasport2k3
preludes have sequential gear? like those in M3s?

it's really a automatic with sequential gear. sort of like the triptronic in the VW Jettas
you can kind of see it here in the link

http://www.fidelisav.com/prelude/pics/rvsp9703.jpg

[bigainabuilt]

my coupe is auto just cause i wanted to make it a cruise mobile because i already have my bikes to race

[Elite]

Can I change my vote to manual?
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...ht=tranny+swap

[TMRakip]

Civic ---> Automatic
M3 ---> SMG-II

[honda04civic]

Manual here love it..

[Drnknmnky13]

Manual. Full control to squeeze out ever last bit of the HP in my little engine.

ps. MREEZYSMRS...THE CAPS LOCK KEY IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE A KEY

[Novaz3]

Originally posted by MREEZYSMRS
MANUAL IS DEFINATELY MORE FUN, BUT I AM DRIVING AN AUTO.

IF I WERE STILL YOUNG AND COOL, I'D DEFINATELY HAVE A STICK. I LOVE THE FEEL OF THAT THING IN THE PALM OF MY HAND!

BUT WITH A 4 YEAR OLD SCREAMING AT ME FOR GOD KNOWS WHAT ALL THE TIME, I NEED TO KEEP BOTH HANDS ACCESSIBLE, (SO I CAN SWAT HIM...JUST KIDDING!)

NOT TO MENTION, WHERE I LIVE, YOU GO ABOUT 2 BLOCKS AND HIT A LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN...OR JUST A MORON WHO DOESN'T KNOW THE ROAD FROM THEIR BUTT.

SO YOU LOVE THE FEEL OF STICKS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS AH??????? LOL

[CivicsRdBest]

Auto. It's a sedan and it doesn't have a lot of power. If it were a RSX-S or something that screams sporty I'd go with a manual.

[hondaciv01]

manual and never ever regret it. was worried that it could get annoying in traffic, but i don't even think about shifting in everyday traffic anymore, it just do it as second nature. i HATE autos, they bore the hell outta me. nothing to do....